Torre del Retiro, Residential tower in Retiro district, Madrid, Spain.
Torre del Retiro is a residential tower in the Niño Jesús neighbourhood of Madrid, built by Luis Gutiérrez Soto between 1969 and 1972. Its irregular L-shaped plan, with four flats per floor each on a different layout, lets every room and terrace face outward, and the exposed brown brick contrasts with planted terraces. A single central core holds the stairs and lifts.
Torre del Retiro was built between 1969 and 1972 to a design by Luis Gutiérrez Soto, in the Niño Jesús neighbourhood of Madrid's Retiro district. It rose on the grounds formerly occupied by the Niño Jesús railway station. The tower was planned so as not to cast shadow on nearby buildings such as the Niño Jesús hospital.
The tower's name comes from the Retiro district and park it overlooks, and every flat was planned with views of the park. Its lower floors hold shops and offices, with housing above, and the four flats per floor each have a different layout. It stands on the site of the former Niño Jesús station.
The building sits next to the large park area and is easily accessible on foot from many directions. The neighborhood around it has good transport connections and is surrounded by shops and dining options.
Its architect Luis Gutiérrez Soto was one of Madrid's most prolific builders, shaping the city over several decades with his work. This project represents just one of his numerous contributions that remain visible throughout the urban landscape today.
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